'forsaken' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'forsacan,' where 'for-' meant 'completely' and 'sacan' meant 'to oppose or dispute.'

'forsacan' transformed into the Middle English word 'forsaken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'forsaken.'

Initially, it meant 'to completely oppose or reject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abandoned or deserted.'